Sr. Sourcing Manager

Company:	PacifiCorp
Location:	US-UT-Salt Lake City
Status:	Full-Time Employee
Job Category:	Purchasing - Procurement

Job Ref Code:

080182

PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.6 million customers with reliable, efficient energy.

Job Description:
PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.6 million customers with reliable, efficient energy.

Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions.  Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Identify, develop, source, negotiate, and manage long term preferred business relationships.
• Defines sourcing strategies to save money, mitigate risks, and leads and facilitates multi-functional teams across multiple locations.     
• Leads the development of business and commercial requirements, specifications, supply chain objectives, sourcing criteria, market and supplier evaluations, and proposal evaluations for major capital projects in excess of $25m.  
• Develop and manage domestic and international sourcing and procurement polices and practices.   
• Manages, develops, prepares, reviews, modifies, distributes, issues and maintains:  Approved vendor lists, sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, bilateral agreements, requests for proposal, proposal evaluation criteria, supplier proposals, and purchase contracts.   
• Negotiate major project and construction initiatives and performance based contracts.   
• Procures engineering, construction services, capital equipment and "turnkey" multi-million dollar capital projects.  
• Develop process driven practices and improvements ensuring evaluation of entire process from acquisition to disposal.  
• Conducts pre-bid meetings and leads proposal analysis using life cycle costing, total cost of ownership and other complex financial analysis methods. 
•  Ensure client satisfaction with assigned commodity and project procurement activities.  
•  Develop and implement process changes to improve client satisfaction and reduce cost and manage risk.  
•  Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers.
•  Provide problem resolution sessions with internal customers and suppliers.  
• Communicate concepts, data and recommendations to high levels of management. 

Job Requirements:
Minimum requirements for this position include the following

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent in combination of  education and work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Seven years in capital services and equipment procurement. 
• Three years in supervisory or management capacity.
• Excels in dynamic and team-based environments where frequent use of judgment and high energy is a must.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools such as ROI, TVM, NPV, among others.
• Demonstrated capability to successfully lead teams in the procurement of major complex strategic initiatives including engineered equipment and specialized services.
• Demonstrated capability to successfully negotiate and complete complex and sophisticated performance based contracts.
• Experience in utilizing risk management contract techniques including liquidated damages and surety requirements.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in computers, software applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and related equipment.
• Ability to lead problem resolution sessions with internal customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of "e" enabled supply chain systems.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 
• Ability to maintain complex records and files in SAP, and hard copy.
• High effectiveness in communicating concepts, data, and recommendations to management. 
• Understanding of  the use of outsourcing strategies, related issues and solutions.
• Knowledge of best practices relative to the Procurement and Sourcing function.
• Advanced project management and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical and involved practices and techniques to complex procurement and sourcing projects, activities, and problems.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the above requirements and have the following

• Master's degree in business administration or related discipline.

All offers of employment are contingent upons successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

The Compensation Package
One very important component in joining the ranks of a strong, stable organization is the ability of the company to provide a comprehensive compensation package. PacifiCorp takes pride in offering employees a scope of benefits that have both present and future value:
Competitive salaries
Bonus plans for non union positions
Group medical/dental/vision
Generous time off benefits
401K with matching fund component
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Education assistance reimbursement for work-related courses
For more information about PacifiCorp, please visit our web site at www.PacifiCorp.com.

 

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – Ralston Corporation, Ogden, UT
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc
Ralcorp is the leading producer of private-label (or 'store brand') food items headquartered in St. Louis, MO. We supply products in the following segments: Cereals-Snacks, Crackers-Cookies, Dressings-Syrups-Jellies-Sauces, Snack Nut-Candy, and Frozen Bakery Products. We have emerged as a solid and powerful organization focusing on newly energized and highly motivated teams. Today we also emerge with a heightened commitment to expand our presence through new product development and through the acquisition of allied store brand businesses. Through operations in over thirty plants within the United States and Canada we employee about 7,000 people with sales boasting of $2 billion. Every location offers an environment that values each of its employees!

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Manager is designed to manage the material procurement, planning and usage of materials, and the warehouseing of raw and finished goods. Purchasing, Planning and Warehouse report directly to this position. Successful candidates will demonstrate they have the ability to plan, implement, and control the operations of the supply chain as efficiently as possible. Further, manage the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

• Effectivley develop and implement a plan that will ensure the effective procurement of materials into the plant that minimizes cost and storage requirements.
• Oversee the production planning and the distribution of materials to the opersations
• Participate in demand planning, foecasting, coodinating the demand foecast of all customers
• Help implememnt effective monitoring techniques of the use and return of raw materials to inventory.
• Manage inventory reporting to meet plant standards for inventory accuracy.
• Identify constraints in the supply chain and implement plans to effectively overcome them.
• Measure actual performance agains goals on a regular basis and present results to management
• Create integrated processes among operations, purchasing, logisitcs and suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 8-10 Years of progressive supply mangement experience.

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SENIOR BUYER – URS Corporation, Stockton, UT
Incumbent must be able to demonstrate 6 years experience in a related field requiring a thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Incumbent must also demonstrate past experience working in the administration of Government contracts and subcontracts, the ability to work with people of varied background and myriad objectives, reach consensus on complex issues in a timely manner, and provide guidance to others in performing interrelated tasks in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.

Level E3
Incumbent must possess an AS Degree + 6 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR a BS Degree+ 4 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR MS Degree OR 10 years equivalent specialized training and work experience.

Level E4
Incumbent must possess an AS Degree + 8 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR a BS Degree+ 6 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR MS Degree + 4 years equivalent specialized training and work experience OR Ph.D. OR 12 years equivalent specialized training and work experience.

Wage levels: E3 - E4
Job Description
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, URS Corporation is one of the largest engineering design firms worldwide and a leading U.S. federal government contractor. URS Corporation's oldest predecessor company was founded in 1904. We focus primarily on providing professional and technical services in the engineering, construction services and defense markets. We execute large and complex engineering projects and provide a comprehensive range of professional planning and design, systems engineering and technical assistance, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services.

Ranked #1 Engineering Design Firm by ENR , URS is a full-service, global organization with offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. We have approximately 28,900 employees in more than 300 offices and contract-specific job sites in 20 countries. Our broad-based expertise is a valued resource for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as businesses in the chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, forest products, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries.

URS Corporation consists of two operating divisions: the URS Division and the EG&G Division. Our URS Division provides a full range of planning, design, and program and construction management services to a wide variety of private and public sector clients. Our EG&G Division, which includes LSI, primarily serves U.S. federal government clients, including Department of Defense agencies such as the Army, Navy and Air Force, and the Department of Homeland Security. EG&G specializes in planning, systems engineering and technical assistance, and operations and maintenance services.

If you want to join a team of dedicated professionals who are among the best in their field, in a diverse work environment that fosters integrity and trust, then take some time to explore URS and EG&G/LSI career possibilities. To learn more about URS, please visit our Web site at www.urscorp.com.

Interest Category: Legal/ Contracts/ Procurement

Job Description: Serves as the senior staff specialist in relation to procurement operations for TOCDF. Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, maintains responsibility for completing tasks and duties associated with complex procurement processes, including subcontract administration, and various procurement activities. Represents the company in external meetings with customers. Ensures daily procurement activities are efficiently completed in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsible for procurement and administration of design and construction projects. Plan, prepare, negotiate, award, administer, and close or terminate construction subcontracts.
Incumbent must have complete knowledge of construction and architect-engineer subcontracts subject to the requirements in FAR Part 36 and applicable labor laws in FAR Part 22.
Review acquisition requests for adequacy and completeness; determine the method of acquisition; direct the preparation of Requests for Proposals, and process best value source selections.

Coordinate post-award conferences with the CAR to ensure compliance with a full understanding of contractual requirements to preclude unauthorized changes or alterations in subcontract provisions.

Develop and maintain systems to evaluate and monitor contractual performance related to quality and timeliness of work in coordination with the CAR, areas of delinquent and unsatisfactory subcontractor performance, and initiate appropriate remedial action.

Issue subcontract modifications to incorporate new or changed subcontract requirements. Terminate subcontracts for default when subcontractor performance threatens program accomplishments and termination is in the public interest. In coordination with CAR, issue letter of 'substantial completion' to the subcontractor identifying punch list work remaining to be completed, and assure that all punch list work is accomplished in a timely manner.

Monster.com lists these opportunities:

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PURCHASING MANAGER – Infiltrator Systems, Ogden, UT
Infiltrator Systems Inc. is the world leader in the sale and manufacture of plastic drainage chambers for on-site septic management.  Our chambers have revolutionized the septic industry, providing cost-effective, efficient methods for handling residential and commercial wastewater.  Champion Polymer Recycling a Division of Infiltrator Systems Inc. is one of the largest recycling companies in the country with a constant demand for polyolefin resins, Champion is uniquely positioned to certify, accept and process large quantities of plastic scrap.  This position is located at our Ogden, Utah manufacturing facility.  As part of the Champion team you will be responsible for the following:
I. Job Description:

 Sourcing and Purchasing recycled resin to meet demand with attention to delivery and quality while minimizing cost to the Company. 
 Maintain current account relationships to ensure materials are available to meet our criteria and support the necessary price points.
 Identify new opportunities in your assigned market to support company growth.
 Maintain reporting standards and communication to the Product Material Representative.
 Work with Business Manager on logistic details to ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production needs.
 Will need to work within and understand our quality control and manufacturing processes.
 Highly responsive to market dynamics, to resolve issues and make improvements in process, quality, and delivery.
 This person is expected to analyze market in terms of demand or factors affecting demand, pricing and availability for recycled resin. 

II. Purchase and Cost Accountabilities:

· Commit company funds via purchase orders, contracts, and price agreements.
· Pool purchases and negotiate commodity discounts.
· Research and establish formal systems in the form of contracts and price agreements to ensure a competitive edge for the company.
· Exhibit knowledge of technical purchasing and contractual terms and conditions.
· Secure best competitive bids from suppliers for material and freight.
· Improve profitability by cost reduction of purchases and cost avoidance.

III. Qualifications:

· Experience in materials purchasing environment; recycling markets, preferred.
· 8-10 years experience in olefin market. 
· Familiar with recycling processes (i.e. grind, extrusion, blending) 
· Excellent communication skills.
· Experience in negotiating.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
· Ability to travel 40%. 
· Attention to detail.
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing/business management, preferred.  
· Successful track record of leading growth in a fast paced market environment.
· Excellent computer skills (purchasing database, spreadsheets, and word processing)

Contact: Norma Burns               Email: nburns@infiltratorsystems.net

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BUYER – Nature’s Sunshine, Provo, UT
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins is looking to fill an opening for a Purchasing Agent.

Our Purchasing Agents negotiate with suppliers for goods and services such as basic raw materials, packaging products, printed literature, office furniture and supplies. They may also be involved with the purchase of promotional sales and convention items. They must be able to find, develop and maintain supply sources. Job duties will include entering purchase orders into our computer system; approving signing and expediting purchase orders; resolving disputes regarding vendor invoices; visiting/auditing vendors to become familiar with vendor capabilities and various other operations-related tasks and analysis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires 5 years experience with a knowledge of MRO items, strong knowledge of printing practices and personal computers. General knowledge of raw materials, packaging products, and office furniture is preferred. 

Skills should include excellent written and verbal abilities. Should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Good interpersonal, negotiation and analytical skills are essential. CPM certification is preferred.

You must have the ability to organize and prioritize daily work activities. The ability to work independently with limited supervision along with the ability to handle large workloads and strict deadlines on a daily basis are essential for success in this position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. offers a generous benefits package to employees which includes the following benefits:

• Two health plans to choose from, one of which is provided with no premium to the employee when the employee participates in our company health plan and meets certain goals.
• Dental and Vision plans.
• A generous 401k plan that offers dollar for dollar employer matching funds, up to 5% of an employee’s salary.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3000.00 per year.
• A progressive employee wellness plan that offers incentives for participation.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Each new full time employee receives three paid time off days at hire and they will accrue an additional 15 days over their first year. Full time employees earn 20 days of PTO after their first year and 23 days of PTO per year after five years of employment.
• Each employee can receive up to $750 of product credit annually.

Nature’s Sunshine Products manufacturers and markets through direct sales encapsulated and tableted herbal products, high quality vitamins, and other complementary products. In addition to the United States, the Company has operations in Japan, Mexico, Central America, South Korea, Canada, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, the United Kingdom, Columbia, Brazil, Thailand, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Russian Federation. The Company also has exclusive distribution agreements with selected companies in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and Norway.

For more information regarding Nature’s Sunshine Products you can visit our webpage at www.nsplife.com .

Nature’s Sunshine has been recognized for a variety of achievements:
• In 2001, NSP was recognized as one of the best public companies to work for by Utah Business Magazine. This was based on several criteria, including employee benefits, work environment, 401(k), etc.
• Business Ethics has listed Nature’s Sunshine in its Top 100 Corporate Citizens for four years straight, 2003-2006.
• In 2002, Nutritional Outlook magazine named Nature’s Sunshine Manufacturer of the Year for its outstanding quality and manufacturing excellence.
• In October 2004, Selling Power ranked NSP number 8 in America’s 500 Largest Sales Forces—Direct Sales

Email: hr@natr.com

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SUBJECT:                  Buyer -- #2877 – (Reference this job # on the application)

DATE:                                    February 7, 2008

 

Utah Transit Authority announces an opening in the Purchasing Department for a Buyer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a strong background in public rocurement policies, procedures, and regulations.  Must have extensive course work and /or experience in the principals and practices of business management and purchasing.

2.      EXPERIENCE
Four years of related purchasing experience with demonstrated progressive competence in all federal and state procurement rules and regulations involving grants, contracts, management, and administration. Exercises independent discretion to evaluate and solve problems and implement solutions. Coordinates shared solutions with various departments. Must possess strong communication skills as well as demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and technical skills. Must demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding the operation of PCs and Windows operating systems. Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of software, i.e. Word, Excel, Crystal, JDE etc.

- OR -
an equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchases capital assets, services and supplies.  Negotiates purchases and contracts according to federal and state regulation and departmental SOPs, evaluating pricing, quality, reliability and responsiveness of suppliers and providers.  Assists in the development of Utah Transit Authority procurement policies and procedures. 

PAY RATE:                $21.49 minimum plus benefits
CLOSING DATE:      February 17, 2008

To be considered, please fill out an application at the Utah Transit Authority Office.  Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or on-line at www.rideuta.com.  Reference #2877 on your application.

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